Teaching Assistant Level 3

Heart of England Training LTD; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational training provider in Leicester is offering a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship aimed at fostering a positive learning environment for children. Ideal candidates will assist with classroom activities, provide physical care, and help students with personal needs. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths. This apprenticeship provides a pathway to potential full-time employment, contributing to the well-being of pupils in a diverse junior school setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out appropriate activities with small groups or individuals.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Provide for physical care of pupils.
• Assist pupils with personal care.
• Supervise pupil activities during breaks.
• Accompany pupils on visits and activities.
• Deal with minor accidents and upsets.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4 or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4 or above)

Job description

Summary

Join our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship for a fulfilling journey in education. Gain hands-on experience supporting teachers, assisting students, and fostering positive learning environments. Apply now to kickstart your career in education and make a difference in students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out appropriate activities as planned, either with small groups or individuals, promoting increased attention and staying on task, helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum (and with young pupils, extend play based learning).
• Provide for physical care of pupils, including lifting, interactive communication, supervision.
• Assist and support pupils with personal care – e.g. changing, toileting, showering, washing, dressing, undressing, care of clothes, personal hygiene.
• Assist with pupil supervision – e.g. on arrival/leaving the class, at breaktime and lunchtime (when required).
• Accompany pupils as directed, e.g. out of the classroom, on visits, trips and out of school activities.
• Deal with minor accidents and upset.

Where you'll work

Ingle Street, Leicester LE3 9FS

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade 4 or above)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

A full enhanced DBS will be required before employment can begin.

About this employer

Inglehurst Junior School - We are a medium-sized junior school for children aged 7-11 in inner-city Leicester, serving a rich and diverse community. We are a well-resourced school with supportive, friendly staff and are dedicated to supporting staff and pupil wellbeing. Our children are resilient, funny and confident, and ensure that no two days are ever the same! We are seeking to develop a Level 3 teaching assistant to enhance our provision and support our fantastic children in the classroom, in small groups and 1-2-1.

After this apprenticeship

It is hoped but not guaranteed that for the right person an offer of full employment can be provided at the end of your apprenticeship.

How to apply

For more information and to apply please contact the employer.